How far is Porterfield, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Porterfield, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Porterfield and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porterfield and Wauwatosa.
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Start on Rowe Road
71 m · 15 sec · Rowe Road
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Turn left onto County Highway E
3.5 mi · 9 min · County Highway E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 64
152 m · 10 sec · State Highway 64
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Turn right onto County Highway E
1.4 km · 2 min · County Highway E
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Turn left onto County Highway D
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway D
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Continue on North Lake Street
1850 ft · 1 min · North Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto French Street
1.1 km · 1 min · French Street
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Take the ramp right
41.1 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
117.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
1702 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto West Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue
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Continue on West Highland Boulevard
2635 ft · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 35th Street
84 m · 8 sec · North 35th Street
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Turn right onto West Linden Place
37 m · 4 sec · West Linden Place
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Turn straight onto West State Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Porterfield and Wauwatosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Continue straight
118 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Porterfield and Chance Rain Showers near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Porterfield to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Francis Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Porterfield and 85.8 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Porterfield and Chance Rain Showers near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Francis Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porterfield and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 145.82 mi (234.68 km).
#1 Porterfield
Civil town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,962 |
| Coordinates | 45.1544300, -87.7945500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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